Category: Interview Tips

Sometimes the best outcome from a job interview can be that you don’t end up getting the job. It’s better not be hired at all than it is to sign on with a toxic workplace and only realize it once you’re on the job. A bad working relationship with your employer can take its toll…

Some of the most revealing questions employers will ask you in a job interview are the ones about your past work experience and challenges. They want to know what your work style was, what you accomplished, and how you dealt with challenges. The theory is that how you have behaved in previous roles should serve…

Video job interviews are quite common these days. And though they aren’t actually that different from in-person interviews, they do feel different. At least for those of us who didn’t grow up with Skype and Google Hangouts. There are a couple of different ways in which video interviews are conducted. One of these is an…

I was just on a social media group for job seekers, and someone had posted a question about whether it is OK to wear leggings to a job interview. They would be under a dress or skirt, she said, and it was -20 degrees outside. She said she had been told that wearing leggings under…

You see a job posting for a role that you would love to have, but you don’t have all of the qualifications the employer is looking for. It’s not a lost cause. It turns out that you don’t actually need to have every credential in the bullet-pointed list of requirements. Wanted: 15-years experience in software development,…

Before you walk out the door after interviewing with a potential employer, make sure you have made the most of the opportunity. There are some crucial steps that many people overlook that can have a significant impact on your career success and happiness. Make sure you do these five things at your interview. Ask questions….

One of the most common job interview questions is also one of the simplest. And that makes it also one of the most difficult to answer for some people. This is: “Why do you want this job?” Because you need a job and you need to pay the bills. Amirite? But no. You cannot say…

Most large companies are going to get a lot of applications for most jobs. They’re also going to interview a lot of people. And after a while, the poor hiring manager – who is also often trying to get their own job done while looking for someone to hire – might forget who everyone is…

A CareerBeacon reader wrote in for some advice on her career dilemma. She was recently fired from her job, and she is afraid the situation will prevent her from landing future employment. Here’s a summary of her question. “I worked at my last job for almost a year before being terminated. The project I was…

During the job interview, the hiring manager is going to ask you about your strengths and weaknesses. We’ve discussed in the past how to answer the dreaded “greatest weakness” question. Don’t say “vodka and gambling,” and do say that your greatest weakness is something non-crucial to the job and that you’re working to improve it….